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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie Cups

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Chocolate peanut butter cookie cups are soft, chewy chocolate chip cookies baked in mini muffin tins and filled with creamy peanut butter cups. These bite-sized treats are rich, gooey, and perfect for parties, holidays, or anytime dessert cravings.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 24 miniature Reese’s peanut butter cups, unwrapped

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a mini muffin tin.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
  4. Beat in egg and vanilla until smooth.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips.
  7. Fill each mini muffin cup about 3/4 full with cookie dough.
  8. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until tops are lightly golden.
  9. Immediately press one peanut butter cup into the center of each cookie cup.
  10. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use crunchy peanut butter cups for texture or swap in other mini candies.
  • No need to chill the dough—bake right after mixing.
  • Use gluten-free flour for allergy-friendly version.
  • Add sprinkles for a holiday twist.
  • To reheat, microwave for 10–15 seconds for a warm, gooey bite.

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